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Business on the Camino
God or Gold ? The Temple merchants, Detail Many pilgrims complain about the best known Ways of St James, either in France or in Spain. Too many people, too much money made. Sometimes the albergues are full, or they will ask for money to use the kitchen,...
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Way of St James Presents from Pilgrims
Presents ? How nice ! Savouring books, enjoyable steps ... ph. J F F Thank you so much for these presents received from readers ! An (empty) scallop shell, a book with a watercolour, a guide of the Paris Way of St James, and a box of chocolates. One of...
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Statues on the Camino : Pons in France
Pons, on the Camino, the Paris Way The town of Pons, south of Poitiers and Saintes, has already been mentioned for its old hospital and about exhibitions. The city council has not hesitated long to honour the past, the present and the future pilgrims....
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Way of St James a goldsmith at Nantes France
Portrait On the Nantes Island, near the mouth of the Loire, and close to the West Coast Way of st James, Béranger opened a workshop a few years ago. He knows how to create a jewel, but he rather calls himself a craftsman. Gold, silver, everything is handmade,...
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Paris - Tours Map and Highlights on the Way of St James
From the Seine to the Loire Paris Champ de Mars Photo J F F To see the map click on the picture The Paris Way of St James starts in Norway, you may make such a decision. Anyway, you need to know where you walk. Click on the picture and you'll have a general...
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To Santiago Sarcelles - Saint Denis
Basilique St Denis Across the Paris Region Click on any map to see and download Map nr. 2 7.5 km Ile de France : The Paris Region Straight ahead : You'll walk or cycle across the old villages of Sarcelles and Pierrefitte. Arrival at Saint Denis, rue de...
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To Santiago Châtenay en France - Sarcelles
Château d'Ecouen Across the Paris Region Click on any map to see and download Map nr 1 12.5 km Plaine de France is the little territory north of Paris which gave its name to the whole country : Before Ecouen, on a clear day, you will see the vast stretch...
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From Paris to Santiago exhibition at Pons
Camino and Heritage Photo : O.T. de Pons For a long while, locals have been active to help the pilgrims on their way. Pons offers camp grounds, bed and breakfasts, hôtels, and at the exit of the town an albergue which is open year long. It has cooking...
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Vaux de Cernay an Abbey south of Paris
A secret treasure. On the Camino 25 miles from Paris The 3 and 4 stars hotel chain keeps this beautiful place. L'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, is situated in the Chevreuse Valley close to the Forest of Rambouillet. The clients still can visit the cellar,...
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Exhibition on the Way of St James Paris
As usual, the Tower of St James in Paris, France ... A previous post showed you Gabriel Diaz's work. 6 of his videos were exhibitted in Paris at the ground level of the St James Tower, in the middle of Paris, IVth district, Métro Châtelet and Hôtel-de-Ville....
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More and more pilgrims on the Way of St James
Spanish Press From the daily galician newspaper In the June 11, 2011 issue, Sandra Cuina, a journalist of the El Correo Gallego daily, doesn't hide her amazement : since January Santiago de Compostela has been flooded with pilgrims. She evokes a tsunami...
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Paris Way of St James 2nd Lecture at E2i
Hiking, meditating, breathing, studying sciences, writing, calling for peace and happiness, all in one ! Photo André Weill Second lecture organised by the non profit association E2i on June the 24th, 2011, at 8 p.m. by André Weill. The first lecture was...
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Way of St James and Cinema
A pilgrimage, a cathedral Source : A nous 9 mai 2011 A few weeks ago, a Paris newspaper interviewed several directors met at the Cannes Festival. They were asked : "What is Cannes for you ? " Klapisch answered with a word that rings a bell : a pilgrimage...
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The Pilgrims' Passport in the Traditionnal Style
Today the Credential, pilgrims' passport, is a piece of cardboard in several folds. Easy to show, easy to stamp it. What did they look like in the old times ?? They looked like a letter, as simple as it may seem, like the one Tor Singsaas, bishop of Nidaros...
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The Way of St James a definition
It is very hard to describe the Way of St James. So why don't we try to say what it isn't ? The way of St James is not like the path in the shape of an "S" as shown in that scene of "Mon Oncle", the movie by Jacques Tati. First of all, there are few bends...
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St Avertin St James way it's up to you
South of Tours, in France, you have to make up your mind at St Avertin. Just before the bridge, you may choose between two paths : - over the bridge you'll find shops. The way has the European signs. And goes straight ahead to Veigné. - before the bridge...
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Lecture near Paris for Santiago pilgrims
What is that amazing Way that changes them all ? Photos Pierre Mathe Answers are to be found at the "En marche... vers Saint-Jacques !" lecture which will be held on january 28, 2011 at 8 p.m. at the Maurice Ravel auditorium at Le Perreux-sur-Marne (Val...
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From America to Santiago 3 Arrival
The end or the beginning ? Photo Christian Desrosiers Mid October, Christian, who started his walk from Paris, gets to Santiago de Compostela, via the Spanish North Coast Way and the Camino Primitivo. 1987 km (1242 miles) and so many fantastic people...
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From America to Santiago 1 Paris
"I'm going to hike as long as I feel like it." Paris, on the Way of Saint James Thanks to Christian Desrosiers (and Pierre Alglave too). July 2009. Christian is 54 years old when he lands from Canada at the Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris. He is...
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Is marching on the St James way marching ?
We missed you on december 12, 2010. Almost 333 people joined the walkers through the Paris Way of St James in Paris. The local press (Le Parisien) said : "They want 300 bronze marks on the Way to Santiago" We are also asking for 2 to3 signs... Practice...
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Parks and trees to leave Paris on the Way to Santiago
Leaving Paris, needless to take the subway (you can keep your shoes on too). You will probably start your day at the Tour St Jacques, in the city center. You must go straight ahead all along, across the Latin Quarter, on St James Street and St James Faubourg....
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a new refuge on the Paris Way of St James
Photo Jean Luc Huguet Some 280 km after Paris, Sainte Maure de Touraine, 4000 inhabitants, is famous for an excellent goat cheese... It is also on the Way of St James. In July 2010, the mayor inaugured a brand new pilgrim's refuge, in a restaured house...
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Andree Putman a lesson for life and the Way
Andrée Putman, French touch and elegance in design. She became very famous after her work at Morgans, a hotel in New York. Few colours, and passion for space. A passion she learnt in her childhood. She spent her holidays at her grandmother's, a former...
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Famous people on the Way of St James
Sketch by Artus for Crédit Coopératif "So many people only look for fame - and the guy says : I don't care, the only thing I want is to help people." Here is a list of famous people who are or were on the Camino : For sure : Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, French...
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Bronze signs... walking in Paris can be marching
Welcome ! Compostelle 2000, the Paris non profit organisation schedules a walk on december 12, 2010. A walk dedicated to the plan to see the streets of the French capital marked with bronze signs showing the symbol of the way of St James. Like many towns...